A man in his 60s was taken by ambulance to St George's Hospital in Tooting with "serious burn injuries" said Surrey Police. He died the following day.

A spokesman for South East Coast Ambulance Service confirmed three vehicles from its Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) attended the incident at around 10.55pm, as well as a regular ambulance and ambulance car.

He added one person was taken by ambulance in a serious condition to St George's.

The man is yet to be formally identified but his next of kin has been informed.

A spokesman for Surrey Police said officers examined the scene and carried out house-to-house enquiries in the area to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

"The death is currently being treated as unexplained but at this stage there is no indication of any third party involvement," added the spokesman.